After a competitive interview process of over fifty senior pupils. Dalziel High School is proud to have welcomed twenty-three of its fifth-and-sixth year pupils as Mental Health Ambassadors. The pupils will become a crucial part of our school community, challenging stigma, educating their peers and promoting positive conversations around mental wellbeing.

Mr Purvis and Miss Smillie worked with the passionate pupils over the course of two days, inviting them to participate in five interactive and thought-provoking workshops on aspects of mental health. Across their training, they learned about issues such as stress, anxiety and depression before challenging them to present their learning to their peers.

They will deliver five lessons on mental health to S2 classes from October, inspiring a culture of open-conversation around mental health and educating younger pupils. This will help our pupils to connect with the United Nation Convention of the Rights of the Child, particularly Article 24’s right to live as healthily as possible, encouraging a learning community where everyone is respected, included and achieving as part of Dalziel High School.

Eight pupils from Higher and Advanced Higher French classes enjoyed a fantastic day discovering the city of Edinburgh through the eyes of a French tourist.

During an engaging walking tour, the pupils explored the town and discovered its history and famous landmarks. They bravely faced the famous Scottish weather too, with plenty of vent (wind) along the way!

After working up an appetite, the group enjoyed a lovely lunch at Chez Jules — c'était délicieux ! To finish off this great day, each pupil was kindly gifted a special souvenir from a local artist.

It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to put their French into practice, build their confidence and experience using the language in an authentic and enjoyable setting.

Congratulations to our pipers and drummers who contributed to the North Lanarkshire Schools' Pipe Band's success at the recent World Championships.

The event took place across the 14th and 15th August in Glasgow Green with over 200 bands from across the world completing. NLSPB Novice B band placed 5th in their category, and the Novice A band took the title spot in their category and were crowned World Champions.

The NLSPB is made up of pipers and drummers from schools across the authority and we are delighted that a large proportion of players in both bands come from Dalziel.

The pupils, along with their tutors, have worked tirelessly all year and we offer all involved our sincerest congratulations.

Dalziel High School is delighted to share that our newly appointed School Captain Max McCafferty S6 has been awarded The Royal Society of Chemistry Higher Chemistry Award.

Max achieved the highest mark in Scotland for Higher Chemistry 2026. He is a talented scientist who works extremely hard and is a truly worthy recipient of this highly prestigious award.

Congratulations on this fantastic achievement Max!